MOORESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL · 2017. 6. 19. · MOORESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Summer Remediation Options 2017...

MOORESTOWN HIGH

SCHOOL

Summer Remediation

Options

2017

Moorestown High School

Counseling Office

350 Bridgeboro Road – Moorestown, NJ 08057

(856) 778-6610 ext. 12170, 12172

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SUMMER REMEDIATION OPTIONS

Students who receive a failing grade of “E” (50-59%) in a required course during the regular school year may

have several options available for remediation of the course and for credit recovery. These options include

attendance at an MHS-approved summer school program operated by another school district, participation in an

approved online summer remediation program, or tutoring for credit. This document summarizes the possible

options open to students.

Background Information

As noted above, high school students are permitted to attend a summer school program only if their grade in the

failed course is an “E,” reflecting a percentage grade ranging from 50 to 59 percent. Students who successfully

complete the summer school program receive a grade of “P” on their official high school transcript. They are

awarded credit for the course passed in the summer program, but the grade is not calculated into their grade point

average (GPA). The original grade for the course will remain on the student’s official high school transcript. A

maximum of two courses may be remediated during any given summer.

Courses offered by summer remediation programs might include:

• English: I, II, III, IV

• U.S. History: I, II

• World History

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Algebra: I, II

• Geometry

• Pre-calculus

• French: I, II, III

• Spanish: I, II, III

• Latin: I, II, III

• Physical Education

• Health

LOCAL SUMMER SCHOOLS

A number of schools and school districts local to Moorestown offer summer remediation programs. Typically,

summer schools will accept out-of-district students on a space - available basis. In other words, school districts

will want to ensure that the course needs of all of their in-district students are addressed before accepting students

from other school districts. All expenses for tuition and fees for summer remedial programs are the responsibility

of the student and parent. Students wishing to register for course remediation in a summer school program offered

by another school or school district must obtain a MHS Summer School Approval Form in the MHS Counseling

Office. The form must be submitted for approval by June 28, 2017 and prior to enrolling.

Please note: There may be other area summer schools that Moorestown students could attend.

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Important Considerations

PARCC Testing Participation in the summer 2017 PARCC administration is mandatory for all students who are enrolled

in a district-approved credit bearing Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II summer course anytime from the

end of the regular school year through the end of August. This includes students who are repeating a

course (credit recovery) as well as students taking the course for the first time. Just as during the regular

PARCC testing window, the course does not need to be completed in order for the student to be tested.

Unlike the regular school year, students enrolled in a requisite summer course that ends before the testing

window begins must participate in the summer administration. Students who are enrolled in a summer remediation

course and who have met the PARCC score requirement for graduation are not required to re-take the PARCC for

the course in which they are remediating. The testing window is July 31- August 11, 2017. Arrangements for

testing will be made with the school.

Athletic Eligibility

Please understand that, should the failure(s) NOT be resolved prior to September 1, a student may lose his/her

eligibility for all extracurricular activities including athletics. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have

successfully completed a minimum of 30 credits during the previous school year in order to be eligible for

interscholastic sports in the fall and winter seasons. Prior to September 1st, no student-athlete may participate in

any practices and/or scrimmages if their records show less than the 30 credits earned in the previous school year.

NCAA Eligibility

*Potential NCAA athletes: please be aware that the NCAA does not accept course credit for courses

with pass/fail grade. A failed course would have to be taken over again for original credit in order to show a grade

on the transcript. For courses taken outside of MHS, grades are recorded on the

transcript but do not count towards WGPA or GPA (p.22, MHS Program of Studies).

Pre-approval of Summer School Plans

Before registering for a summer school or online summer remediation course, the student must submit a Summer

Remediation Approval Form to the Counseling Office by June 26, 2017.

Final and Midterm Exams

Students who are approved for online remediation can expect that NJVS, Educere, and other providers will require

periodic assessments to monitor your progress. Included among these assessments are likely to be a midterm and

final exam. Students approved for any remediation option that does not already include a final exam will be

required to take the regular MHS midterm and final exams at Moorestown High School.

Upon Completion of the Remedial Course

Upon successful completion of a pre-approved course via online instruction or at a traditional summer school

program, it is the responsibility of the student to submit a copy of an official grade report to the Moorestown High

School Counseling Office. The student’s official school transcript will be adjusted to reflect the completion of the

course and the credits earned. A passing grade is defined by the summer school or online provider. Even though a

numerical grade of 60 is passing at Moorestown High School, if the remedial program attended defines passing as

65 or 70, it is that grade which will determine if the student has passed. A “P” (for passing) will be recorded on the

official transcript.

Questions?

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For further information about summer remediation, contact the Moorestown High School Counseling Office at

856-778-6610 ext. 12172 or 12170. For specific details concerning online instruction, visit www.njvs.org for

the New Jersey Virtual School and www.educere.net for the Educere corporation.

ONLINE REMEDIATION

Online instruction is becoming a key component of the educational options available to students who need to

remediate courses. Nearly all colleges and universities offer some courses online, and this concept is now finding

acceptance at the secondary school level. Each year, more and more high schools and middle schools are making

online options available to their students in need of remediation. Given this trend and the potential benefits,

various online offerings are made available to MHS students in need of remediation. Included here are the options

offered by the New Jersey Virtual School (NJVS) summer program as well as those offered by Educere.

Characteristics for Online Success

According to Valencia Community College’s website, to experience success in online instruction students must be

able to answer “Yes” to all or most of the following questions:

• Am I self-directed, highly motivated and self-disciplined?

• Can I set a personal schedule and complete assigned work by the required deadlines?

• Are my writing and communications skills at least average or better?

• Do I try to solve problems and work through difficulties independently?

• Can I read and follow detailed instructions on my own?

• Am I comfortable using the Internet as a means of communication and research?

• Do I own or have access to a computer with Internet access and e-mail?

If you answered “No” to most of these questions, you might want to consider other alternatives to course

remediation, such as a traditional summer school program or one-on-one tutoring for credit.

Technical Considerations

Access to an appropriately configured computer with Internet access is required. For many students, this

requirement will be met by their home computers. Students who do not have a computer and/or Internet access at

home may find it possible to use computers at a public library or other community resource. Computer system

requirements for the New Jersey Virtual School (and possibly other providers) are as follows:

A computer with an Internet connection.

A web browser such as Internet Explorer 7 and above, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Opera

Java

Flash

Word processor that can save .rtf or .doc files (Ex: Microsoft Word)

NEW JERSEY VIRTUAL SCHOOL

For the remediation of failed courses over the summer months, a student might consider enrolling with the New

Jersey Virtual School summer program. Established by the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission,

this state-of-the-art program provides students with courses that can be taken virtually anywhere at any time.

The NJVS program runs from early July to the middle of August, with midterm exams offered in mid-July and

final exams during the second week in August. It is fully approved by the New Jersey Department of Education

http://www.njvs.org/

http://www.educere.net/

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through the Executive Superintendent and is designed to provide both comprehensive and make-up courses for

summer school students. While NJVS offers the courses and delivers the instruction, course credit is awarded at

the discretion of the local school district.

New Jersey Virtual School Summer Program

Make-up Courses

July 5, 2017 to August 18, 2017

Courses eligible for approval by Moorestown High School:

English History Math Science World Languages

English I World History Algebra I Biology Spanish I & II & III

English II U.S. History I Geometry Chemistry Latin I, II, III, & IV

English III U.S. History II Algebra II Physics

English IV Pre-calculus

Calculus

Liberal Arts Math

Check for NCAA approval.

Students and parents can learn more at www.njvs.org. On the New Jersey Virtual School website, you will find a

course demonstration, a complete list of courses, and a list of technical specifications required for your computer.

You can then set up a personal account and submit an application.

The cost for tuition and fees range from $175 - $650 for remedial and full credit courses. Payment will be

accepted after the course has been approved by Moorestown High School.

Registration Procedures

Please check dates for Online Registration at www.njvs.org. There is a two course maximum per student. All

payments must be received prior to course start and paid by Money order or Credit Cards only.

• Go to www.njvs.org.

• Complete all required information.

• Select the correct course or subject in the drop down menu.

• Full payment is due to NJVS after Moorestown High School has given approval.

• Make your online payment using Visa or MasterCard.

• Money orders, made payable to MOESC/NJVS, must be received by July 10, 2017.

Mail money orders to MOESC, Tornillo Way, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712.

• Following completion of the above steps, the student will be placed in the requested class.



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Moorestown Township High School

2016 Virtual Summer School - Credit Recovery/Make-Up Courses

EDUCERE

Below are the virtual education Credit Recovery (Make-Up) courses available through Educere for high school

students during the summer. Educere is a leading K-12 virtual education services organization with school

customers across 42 US states and 22 countries. Register online at www.educere.net using Educere course

number and Moorestown school code Z287INWU.

NOTE: Courses listed from Educere are for credit recovery and therefore not NCAA approved (see p.3).

Language Arts

Educere ID Course Name Cost Credit Schedule Provider

DAFSP4210 Creative Writing $270.00 Abbrv

Full Self Paced FOUNDERS (FL)

DAFSP2779 English I (Intro to Literature) $195.00 Abbrv

Full Self Paced FOUNDERS Education

DAFSP2781 English II (Literature) $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2782 English III (American Literature) $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2783 English IV (British Literature) $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP4206 Journalism $270.00 Abbrv


Mathematics


DAFSP2796 Algebra I $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2800 Algebra II $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2952 Applications of Math $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP3122 College Prep Math $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2801 Geometry $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2857 Pre-Calculus $195.00 Abbrv


https://www.educere.net/

https://www.educere.net/myCourseDetail.asp?educereID=DAFSP4210&pageID=2659.319












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Physical Education/Health


DAQSP3143 Health 09 (Health I) $97.50 Abbrv

Quarter Self Paced FOUNDERS Education

DAHSP3144 Health 10 (Drivers Ed - NJ) $195.00 Abbrv Half Self Paced FOUNDERS Education

DAQSP3145 Health 11 (Health III) $97.50 Abbrv


DAQSP3146 Health 12 (Health IV) $97.50 Abbrv


DAFSP3147 Physical Education 09 $195.00 Abbrv Full Self Paced FOUNDERS Education




Science


DAFSP2826 Anatomy & Physiology $270.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2816 Biology $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2827 Chemistry $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2810 Environmental Science $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP4009 Forensic Science $270.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2808 Physical Science - HS $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2791 Physics $195.00 Abbrv


Social Studies


DAFSP2855 Intro to Behavioral Science (Human

Behavior) $195.00

Abbrv


DAFSP2815 National Government (American

Government) $195.00

Abbrv


DAFSP2856 Sociology $195.00 Abbrv Self Paced FOUNDERS Education

https://www.educere.net/myCourseDetail.asp?educereID=DAQSP3143&pageID=2659.319

https://www.educere.net/myCourseDetail.asp?educereID=DAHSP3144&pageID=2659.319



















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Full

DAFSP2844 US History I $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2861 US History II $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2852 World History and Culture (World

History) $195.00

Abbrv


World Language


DAFSP3607 French I $195.00 Abbrv

Full Self Paced FOUNDERS (PS)

DAFSP3620 French II $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP3621 French III $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP3746 Latin I $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP3747 Latin II $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP3093 Spanish I $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP2975 Spanish II $195.00 Abbrv


DAFSP3104 Spanish III $195.00 Abbrv


Electives


DAFSP4347 Accounting $295.00 Abbrv

Full Self Paced FOUNDERS (FE)

DAFSP4236 Computer Programming I $270.00 Abbrv


DAFSP4222 Entrepreneurship $270.00 Abbrv


DAFSP4180 Intro to Marketing $295.00 Abbrv

Full Self Paced FOUNDERS (FE)

DAHSP3857 Personal Financial Literacy/Economics-

New Jersey $195.00

Abbrv

Half Self Paced FOUNDERS Education

DAFSP3848 Sports and Entertainment Marketing $270.00 Abbrv





















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DAFSP4030 Visual and Performing Arts $195.00 Abbrv


• Course and Program Information Generally, the courses made available through Educere are delivered primarily through the internet and/or

computer; however, the methods used to deliver a given course could include any combination of the Internet,

Email, Streaming Video and Audio, DVD/CD, Telephone-based Meetings, Web-based Voice Meetings, Real-time

Web-based Text Meetings, Print Materials, and Traditional Mail. Most courses are delivered in an asynchronous

(anywhere, anytime) environment. A virtual instructor teaches each course, and students communicate with the

instructor via email and/or a toll-free phone number. An Educere Personal Learning Coach™ provides

administrative support to schools, students and parents throughout the virtual education experience.

• Schedule

- Registration Due Date: July 5, 2017

- Start Date: Approximately 7 days after receipt of registration and payment.

- End Date: Full credit abbreviated courses must be completed within 60 days of the student's start date, but no

later than August 16, 2017 by 11:59pm, EST. Half and quarter credit abbreviated courses must be completed

within 30 days of the student's start date, but no later than August 16, 2017 by 11:59pm, EST.

- All courses are self-paced, though students must complete them by the designated end date.

• Registration Information

- Registration Due Date: July 5, 2017

- Review course selections with your Guidance Counselor.

- Register online at www.educere.net using Educere course number and Moorestown Township school code

Z287INWU.

Contact Information

- Moorestown High School Guidance Department: 856-778-6610

- Educere Personal Learning Coach™: 866-4EDUCERE (433-8237)


https://www.educere.net/

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MOORESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

TUTORING FOR CREDIT – PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

Any student attending Moorestown High School who receives an “E” in a Moorestown High School course will

earn zero credits for that course. Students wishing to remediate the credits lost through failing a course during the

regular school year have three options:

1. Repeat the course during a subsequent school year.

2. Enroll in a traditional summer school program or an online program that is approved by Moorestown High

School.

3. Receive one-to-one tutoring instruction from a teacher certified in the State of New Jersey for the subject to be

taken.

Note: No student will receive credit for Option 2 or Option 3 if Moorestown High School approval is not granted

prior to the first instructional meeting.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SECTION I OF TUTORING FOR CREDIT APPLICATION

This form must be completed and submitted to the Counseling Office by June 26th

, 2017.

A student must be tutored a minimum of forty (40) hours of one-to-one instruction for a five-credit review course

(a course originally failed). You must obtain an instructor holding New Jersey certification in the subject being

tutored. Review courses require eight (8) hours per credit.

The student must pass the Moorestown High School mid-term exam (if applicable) and final exam for the subject

in which he or she was tutored. This exam must be administered and graded by the department supervisor or

designee at Moorestown High School.

A pass or fail grade will be recorded. The appropriate credits will be awarded to those who successfully complete

the course work.

A student who is tutored in a subject during the summer MUST COMPLETE ALL TUTORING AND TESTING

PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1st, 2017.

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SECTION I

TUTORING FOR CREDIT APPLICATION FORM

Student Name Phone ________________________

Address

Course Name___________________________________ Student’s Grade: ________________

Signature of Parent Date

Signature of Dept. Supervisor Date

Name of Instructor (please print)

□ Copy of Certificate attached.

□ Copy of Certificate on file in district.

Signature of Instructor Phone_________________ Date

Signature of Guidance Services Administrator ____________________________ Date

Signature of Counselor_______________________________________________ Date

Signature of Principal ________________________________________________ Date

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SECTION II

STUDENT TUTORING EVALUATION FORM

This section to be completed and returned to the Counseling Office before September 1st, 2017.

Signature of Instructor

Date Instruction Begun

Date Instruction Completed

Mid-term Grade Final Exam Grade Grade for Course (P/F) # Credits

□This student has met the requirements to pass this course. Assign a “P” grade.

□ This student has NOT met the requirements to pass this course. Assign an “E” grade.

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Signature of Dept. Supervisor

Signature of Guidance Services Administrator _________________________________________

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Moorestown High School Moorestown, NJ 08057

Summer Remediation Approval Form

Student’s Name: _______________________________ Counselor:

Grade level in 2016-2017 (Circle One): 9 10 11 12

Are you a NCAA candidate? Yes No

MHS Courses to be remediated in the summer (maximum of 2):

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

Method of Remediation (Check One):

___ Traditional Summer School Program (Please indicate school): _________________________

___ Tutoring for Credit as per Moorestown practices and procedures

___ Online Instruction via New Jersey Virtual School

___ Online Instruction via Educere

___ Other Online Provider (please specify): ___________________________________________

Course titles of classes you plan to take in the summer (maximum of 2):

1. ____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

All costs and expenses related to summer remediation are the responsibility of the student and their family. Students

approved for any remediation option that does not already include a final exam, will need to take the regular MHS midterm

and final exams at Moorestown High School. Beyond this requirement, all questions in regard to requirements for passing

the above courses should be directed to the instructional provider. Upon documentation of successful completion of the

summer course(s), the student will receive a grade of “P” (for passing) on the official high school transcript. The original

grade and course title of the failed course will remain on the transcript as well.

Student Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________________

Parent Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________

Counselor Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________________

Administrator Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________________

Return your completed form to the MHS Counseling Office by June 26, 2017.

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